I've tried it with mixed results. The first time by day six some of the buds had turned to mush.
I just harvested a strawberry cough that was hit by mites pretty bad so as i cut and trimmed,
i then submerged all buds for 3-4 hours in water to kill any mite still alive. They were then hung
to dry, i did notice the buds dried a day or so sooner than normal without the water cure look
or taste, and as far as i can tell very little weight loss. (She still yielded 5 1/2oz. once dried.)